Life is unfair- get over it......

yes, this is a disconnected rant....

Published on May 19, 2004 By KarmaGirl In Blogging

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After reading all these articles about the government needs to do this or that. The government isn't representing "me". The government is evil, etc. I just can't believe that everyone expects the government to be everything. This country must be the most unfair, awful place to live in.

Of course, people rather just whine about things being "unfair" than actually *do* something to help themselves. Instead, they want the government to solve all their problems. But, they expect the government to be all things. Provide health care and make drug companies provide drugs without making a profit, Protect us from our enemies but don't fight a war. Uphold peace with other nations but then try and force our ideals on them or tell them that they are doing "illegal" things with their lands. Get us cheap oil, but make sure it comes from a different country. Reduce the emissions standards in vehicles but force the corporations to burden the costs then bitch because cars cost too much and use more fuel. Feed our starving but only tax those rich bastards who can afford it. Cost of living is too high, so raise wages each time it raises again. Force corporations to pay $8+ an hour to have a high schooler answer the phone because somebody somewhere is not getting a "fair" wage. (I could keep going but it is making my brain hurt.............)

Where does it stop? The government is here to protect us and give us a fair chance. It's not here to make life "fair" for everyone.

As I wrote someplace else on JU:
Has anyone ever really thought about how difficult it is to govern the US? There is no other nation that has to govern a country like ours. Each state could be its own country. Each state has its own laws (as well as county laws) as well as federal law. The people who live in California live a much different life and have different ideals and needs than those in Alaska. Is it really possible for the government to make everyone happy and meet everyone's ideals? Or, is it the best they can do to meet the wants and ideals of the majority?

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Comments (Page 4)

MasonM

on May 26, 2004

I think people like to pretend that others are successful due to luck and not hard work because to admit that other people work hard would mean that they too have a chance at success, and the fact that they don't take it makes them feel inadequate.

What about all the people who worked hard all their lives and are not successful? Illness, accidents, just plain bad luck? Some folks work hard and still 'fail' by our societal standards. I'm one of them. You'd be amazed at how fast a catastrophic illness or accident (I've had both) can drag you down to the gutter.

dharmagrl

on May 26, 2004

You'd be amazed at how fast a catastrophic illness or accident (I've had both) can drag you down to the gutter.

I've had one too, and I know it can take you down pretty damn quick. But, you can let it defeat you and sit on your ass and whine, or you can adapt and overcome. You and I, Mason, have adapted and overcome. I refuse to let what happened to me define who I am, and I think that you are the same.

MasonM

on May 26, 2004

This is true dharma, but I am now at the point of throwing in the towel and saying "to hell with it all".

crimson

on May 26, 2004

In the US, most people get a reasonably equal shot. There is no excuse for any American to be living in poverty other than something like mental deficency (i.e. having somethign that affects your ability to do basic things).

That's a pretty simple statement... but in the end, I would agree that in order to stop the cycle of poverty, forward motion must be made. To just sit around hoping that things will change is pretty useless. Some people need help though, to learn how to affect change for themselves.

dharmagrl

on May 26, 2004

Reply #48 By: MasonM - 5/26/2004 3:17:35 PM
This is true dharma, but I am now at the point of throwing in the towel and saying "to hell with it all".

Why? I'm not going to judge, I'm just curious. I think that you're tougher than that, Mason.

MasonM

on May 26, 2004

Long story dharma

KarmaGirl

on May 27, 2004

First, it depends on your view of "success". Each person is different. Next, illnesses and so forth are not "bad luck" they are just things that happen. It is only when you allow them to define you that they become a problem. Obviously there are exceptions to this rule like people who become paraplegics, but even they can find some enormously useful things to fulfill their lives.

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